Yes, under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, both adoptive and step-children are legally obligated to maintain their parents, regardless of their biological relationship. This obligation extends to providing for the senior citizen's needs, ensuring they can live a normal life.

Yes, you can write your Right to Information (RTI) application in Hindi or any other regional language. The Act does not specify any language for applications, and the Department of Personnel and Training allows for applications in English, Hindi, or the official language of the area where the application is made.

The application fee for an RTI request is Rs 10/-. This fee can be paid by cash, demand draft, or bankers cheque. For requests made through the RTI Online portal, payment can also be made through net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI.

No, the RTI fee is not applicable to Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants. BPL applicants are exempted from paying the application fee under the RTI Rules, 2012. To claim this exemption, they need to provide a copy of their BPL certificate issued by the appropriate government along with their RTI application.

If you don't receive a response to your information request within the time limit or receive an incomplete reply, you can appeal the matter to the first appellate authority, who is an officer senior to the Public Information Officer (PIO). You should file the appeal within 30 days of the expiry of the 30-day time limit or the date the information/decision was received. If the first appellate authority doesn't respond within the prescribed time or the appellant is dissatisfied with their decision, a second appeal can be filed with the Central Information Commission within 90 days.
If you don't receive a response to your information request within the time limit or receive an incomplete reply, you can appeal the matter to the first appellate authority, who is an officer senior to the Public Information Officer (PIO). You should file the appeal within 30 days of the expiry of the 30-day time limit or the date the information/decision was received. If the first appellate authority doesn't respond within the prescribed time or the appellant is dissatisfied with their decision, a second appeal can be filed with the Central Information Commission within 90 days.

Yes, there are exemptions to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, meaning certain types of information are not required to be disclosed under the Act. These exemptions are outlined in Section 8(1) of the RTI Act, and they generally aim to protect national security, public safety, and other important interests.

Yes, you can file RTI on someone else's behalf, but you cannot keep your identity anonymous.

Precedent significantly influences legal decisions by providing a foundation of consistency and predictability within the legal system. Judges rely on past court decisions (precedents) when deciding similar cases, ensuring that like cases are treated alike.

Miranda rights are crucial in criminal proceedings because they protect individuals' Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights during police interrogations. They ensure suspects are aware of their right to remain silent and to have legal representation, preventing coerced confessions and false admissions. By adhering to these rights, law enforcement helps maintain the integrity of the justice system and ensures that suspects are treated fairly and equitably.

Environmental law and regulation are guided by several core principles designed to protect the environment and ensure sustainable development. These include the precautionary principle, the polluter pays principle, sustainable development, and the principle of integration. Other important principles include the public trust doctrine, intergenerational equity, and public participation.